JOTW 36-2014

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2014 IABC Heritage Region Conference

CHANGE. ENGAGE GROW.

Providence, Rhode Island October 19-21

http://heritageregion.iabc.com/2014-heritage-region-conference/

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JOTW 36-2014

September 8, 2014

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This is JOTW newsletter number 1,031

 

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.”

– Mark Twain

 

Today is Labor Day.  Even though your JOTW comes out just as always, I just may take some time off today to reward myself for my labor.  I suggest you do the same.

 

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***  This week’s top job:

 

***  Top Jobs:  Stand above the rest.  Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter.  Top job placement costs $100 per job per week.  To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.

 

***  If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com),  and I’ll share it with the JOTW network.

 

***  The JOTW network is built upon cooperative principles.  Share, and reap the benefits.  And it feels good to help others.  I call it selfish altruism.  But this also means you need to contribute.

 

***  Listing a position is free.  Top jobs placement is $100, and a “Can’t Wait” posting is $300.

 

***  In this issue:

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch

 

1.)  Senior Employee Communication Specialist, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.

2.)  Communications Specialist, Loudoun Water, Ashburn, VA

3.)  Director of Marketing, AQUILA Commercial, Austin, Texas

4.)  Senior Communications Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

5.)  Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Cabrini College, Radnor, PA

6.)  Communications Specialist, Symphony Health Solutions, Horsham, PA

7.)  Associate Director of Media Relations, Lehigh University, BETHLEHEM, PA

8.)  Marketing Associate, Lehigh University, BETHLEHEM, PA

9.)  Staff Writer, Lehigh University, BETHLEHEM, PA

10.)  Internal Corporate Communications Specialist, Ratner Companies, Vienna, VA

 

11.)  Interim Director, Communications and Marketing, CECP, New York, NY

12.)  Communications Specialist II, Navy Federal Credit Union, Merrifield, VA

13.)  Media Relations and Outreach Coordinator, AWEA, Washington, DC

14.)  Employee Communications Rep 2, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

15 Vice President, Corporate Communications, Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, WI

16.)  Marketing Director, University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA

17.)  Senior Publicist, Phaidon, New York, NY

18.)  Communications Manager / Promotions Specialists, Kensington Publishing Corp, NY, NY

19.)  Copy Editor, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

20.)  Writing Tutor, Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

 

21.)  Associate, Communications, Ascende, Houston, TX

22.)  Global Head of Communications, Asurion, Nashville, TN

23.)  Sr. External Communications Specialist, Banfield Pet Hospital, Portland, OR

24.)  INFORMATION OFFICER III, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fairfax, VA

25.)  Sr Communication Specialist – Marketing / Branding, Florida Power & Light Company, Juno Beach, FL

26.)  Sr Communication Specialist, Duane Arnold Energy Center, NextEra Energy Resources, Palo, Iowa

27.)  Communications Manager, Primatics Financial, McLean, VA

28.)  Director of Communications, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, Alabama

29.)  Associate, Marketing Communications, Gordon Brothers Group, LLC., Boston, MA

30.)  GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, BERLITZ CORPORATION, Princeton, NJ

 

31.)  Communications Specialist, ZF North America, Inc., Northville, Michigan

32.)  Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York

33.)  Public Relations Coordinator, Swanson Russell, Lincoln, NE

34.)  Marketing and Public Relations Manager, The MSR Group, Omaha, NE

35.)  Intern – Corporate Communications, Union Pacific Corporate Communications, Omaha, NE

36.)  Manager Media/Public Relations, Novant, Winston-Salem, NC

37.)  Public Relations Coordinator, Doyon Universal Services, Anchorage, AK

38.)  COMMUNICATIONS SPEC III, North Dakota State Government, Bismarck, ND

39.)  Director of Communications, The Center for Victims of Torture, Saint Paul, MN

40.)  Intern, Public Relations, SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL

 

41.)  Social Media Relations Associate (Temporary), Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA

42.)  Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing / Communications, Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA

43.)  Writer/Editor, Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA

44.)  Public Communication Specialist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

45.)  Public Relations Assistant, JW Connect, Fargo, ND

46.)  Formula Public Relations Internship (San Diego/Old Town), Formula PR, San Diego, CA

47.)  Communications – Community Outreach and Engagement Intern – Spring 2015, Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX

48.)  Marketing – Brand Communications Intern – Spring 2015, Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX

49.)  Account Executive, Formula PR, Los Angeles, CA

50.)  Vice President, Formula PR, New York, NY

 

51.)  Public Communication Specialist, DELTA, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

52.)  (Chief Communications Officer) Director – Marketing & Communications, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

53.)  Director of Marketing and Communications, Asheville Savings Bank, Asheville, NC

54.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Arlington, VA

55.)  Community Engagement Communications Intern, Monterey Institute of International Studies, Middlebury, VT

56.)  Communications & Digital Media Specialist – Alaska, ConocoPhillips, Anchorage, AK

57.)  Communication Officer, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

58.)  Public Affairs Specialist, URS Corporation, Carlsbad, NM

59.)  HIP – ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS, MGM Resorts International Operations, Las Vegas, NV

60.)  Public Relations Specialist, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

 

61.)  Assistant Account Executive, Weber Shandwick, Minneapolis, MN

62.)  Community Affairs Manager(40hrs), BAMSI, Inc., Brockton, MA

63.)  Public Affairs Specialist 3, Youth Authority, Salem, OR

64.)  Director, Global Communications – Magic Job, Hasbro, Renton, WA

65.)  Public Relations Coordinator, Brook Farm Veterinary Center, Patterson, NY

66.)  Technical Writer & Editor (Entry or Senior), Communications & Marketing, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

67.)  Director of Communications and Congressional Relations, Architect of the Capitol, Washington DC

68.)  Public Affairs Specialist, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA

69.)  Communications Leader, Saudi Aramco, relocation to Saudi Arabia

70.)  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, The Florida Lottery, TALLAHASSEE, FL

 

71.)  Public Information Representative III (Education), Santa Clara Valley Water District, SAN JOSE, CA

72.)  NOLS Curriculum Publications Manager, National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY

73.)  Web Graphic Designer, Backcountry, Park City, UT

74.)  Marketing Communications Coordinator, RWL Water, Golden Valley, MN

75.)  Communications Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Montpelier, Vermont

76.)  Marketing Communications Specialist, Hassett Willis & Company, Washington, DC

77.)  Manager of Media and Content, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

78.)  Director Corporate Relations & Media, Union Pacific, Roseville, CA

79.)  ZOO ANIMAL KEEPER I (BC-07), City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

 

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***  One Paragraph Pitch:

 

***  Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com.  You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point.  You can include a photo, too! There is no waiting list.  And it’s free!  Submit yours today!

 

***  2014 IABC Heritage Region Conference

 

Our committee is pleased to announce that the region conference site is now live at IABC HERITAGE CONFERENCE.

 

It’s the season for CHANGE. Are you ready to ENGAGE and GROW?

 

The world of business communications is in an ever evolving state of CHANGE. As thought leaders, we are all poised to tackle these changes head on and ENGAGE our customers, our clients, and our employees as we constantly GROW to meet the challenges of our profession.

 

The 2014 IABC Heritage Region Conference provides a rich opportunity for professional communicators from around the country to gather at the Omni Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island October 19-21 for 21 sessions, five keynoters and numerous networking opportunities — all at a price that is less than similar one-day conferences. Join us as we learn together how to change, engage and grow…now and in the future.

 

Please help spread the word by sharing the details and tweeting with @IABCHRConf hashtag #IABCHR14

 

http://heritageregion.iabc.com/2014-heritage-region-conference/

 

***  From Scot Cregan:

 

Mornin’ Cap’n Ned! I’m on AT supporting NATO HQ. Would you consider sharing the new Afghanistan website: Return to Hope – it’s very cool but a tough sell. V/R Scot Return to Hope tells the real story of Afghanistan by weaving together the accounts of extraordinary people who returned there to help create a better country. #ReturnToHope http://returntohope.com/

***  Out for Blood

 

The pursuit of life for the wounded on the fighting fronts of World War II

by Anastasia Kirby Lundquist

 

Blood and plasma may be the greatest gift of the “Greatest Generation”-their life’s blood given back at home for the wounded on the fighting front. They sent more than a million pints to war! And we will never know how many men and women walk the world today – or will do so in generations to come – because the life of a father or grandfather was saved by one of those gifts of a blood donor during World War II.

 

A radio show called Life to the Front, broadcast weekly over WEEI, the Columbia Broadcasting System’s New England network outlet in Boston, helped keep alive the connection between the home front and the fighting fronts.

 

Each week the broadcast was dedicated “To all the men of the armed forces of the United States… who – on every fighting front in the world – daily risk their lives in the service of their country……that they might live.”

 

Out for Blood includes first-hand accounts of actual participants in some of the war’s toughest battles, and features actual scripts from Life to the Front.

 

https://www.createspace.com/4230898

***  Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:

 

September 12-14, Charleston, S.C.

 

September 19-26, Florence, Italy

 

October 27-28, Norfolk, VA

 

October 29-30, Nassau, Bahamas

 

November 24-27, Doha, Qatar

 

December 8-10, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

January 27-30    Genoa, Italy

 

***  Your Very Next Step!

 

The August 2014 issue of  YVNS newsletter is posted at

http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2014/08/17/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-august-2014/

 

***  Stand Out

 

“Stand Out” is available for those who want to stand out in job searches compared to the competition. Go to http://www.nedsjotw.com/jotw/stand-out/  and look around. “Stand Out” is researched and written by Woody Goulart.

 

***  Let’s get to the jobs:

 

***  From Annamarie DeCarlo, ABC:

 

Greetings, Ned! Thank you for considering posting the following career opportunity:

 

Many thanks!

 

Annamarie DeCarlo, ABC

Director, Internal Communications

Public Affairs & Marketing

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Washington, D.C.

 

1.)  Senior Employee Communication Specialist, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.

 

Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications/Chief Internal Communications Officer, the Specialist supports internal communication across multiple platforms to drive and promote associate engagement.  Works with other members of the Public Affairs & Marketing team, department leaders and staff members of other departments to identify ways to engage and educate associates to support the mission, vision and values of the Hospital Center.

 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing or communication is required. Master’s degree or APR/ABC certification is preferred.

 

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Between five and seven years of progressive job-related experience as a public relations/communications professional or copy writer/editor. At least three years of experience in health care industry preferred. Must have superior writing, verbal and interpersonal skills; strong editorial, proofreading and editing skills; be experienced in publications management and production; skilled in computer technology, creating basic databases and understanding desktop publishing; ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and under stringent deadlines; ability to successfully work in both team settings and independently on projects; ability to think independently and develop strong communication solutions/recommendations; working knowledge of internal marketing and event planning; familiarity with Associated Press style and digital communications, including social media.

 

CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION/LICENSURE: APR from the Public Relations Society of America or ABC from International Association of Business Communicators preferred.

 

To apply, please visit:  https://www.medstarhealth.org/washington/Pages/Jobs/Job-Opportunities.aspx

 

2.)  Communications Specialist, Loudoun Water, Ashburn, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=139052406

 

3.)  Director of Marketing, AQUILA Commercial, Austin, Texas

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/19855080

 

***  From Amy Woodworth:

 

Hi Ned,

 

A friend was hoping I could get the word out to the communications community about a job opening at the University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Medicine.  I said I knew just the site–JOTW.  Here are the details:

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Amy

 

4.)  Senior Communications Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

 

Interested candidates should apply via the school’s site.

 

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^_slp_rhc_K0uuhC7jLHiPO9yYxcBE_slp_rhc_FcmzJEbsDIYp682Xgt8RzRC9zuh5LufyVEP5/csDrC&jobId=638113&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5238&JobSiteInfo=638113_5238&GQId=0

 

***  From Bill Seiberlich:

 

5.)  Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Cabrini College, Radnor, PA

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/11083779

 

6.)  Communications Specialist, Symphony Health Solutions, Horsham, PA

http://symphonyhealth.com/careers/open-jobs/?cjobid=DG83658593

 

7.)  Associate Director of Media Relations, Lehigh University, BETHLEHEM, PA

https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=20137&job=associate-director

 

8.)  Marketing Associate, Lehigh University, BETHLEHEM, PA

https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=20505&job=marketing-associate

 

9.)  Staff Writer, Lehigh University, BETHLEHEM, PA

https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=20370&job=staff-writer

 

10.)  Internal Corporate Communications Specialist, Ratner Companies, Vienna, VA

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Ratner-Companies/jobs/Internal-Corporate-Communication-Specialist-414b662bce674649

 

***  From Sara Appleyard Adams:

 

11.)  Interim Director, Communications and Marketing, CECP, New York, NY

 

CECP is hiring for an Interim Director, Communications and Marketing. The position will be primarily responsible for media support and enhancement of two significant events: #GivingTuesday and CECP’s annual CEO conference, the Board of Boards. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in bringing creativity, energy, and insights to bear on storytelling, brand awareness, audience engagement, event promotion, media outreach, and other communications outreach tactics to maximize opportunities and bring them to the next level. This is a 16-week position, at 20+ hours/week in New York, NY.

 

http://cecp.co/pdfs/staffing/CECP_Interim_Dir_MarComm.pdf

 

12.)  Communications Specialist II, Navy Federal Credit Union, Merrifield, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=139042675

 

13.)  Media Relations and Outreach Coordinator, AWEA, Washington, DC

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/19881223

 

14.)  Employee Communications Rep 2, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=139038098

 

15.)  Vice President, Corporate Communications, Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, WI

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/19663103

 

***  From Judy Heise:

 

16.)  Marketing Director, University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=11013

 

17.)  Senior Publicist, Phaidon, New York, NY

http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=11014

 

18.)  Communications Manager / Promotions Specialists, Kensington Publishing Corp, NY, NY

http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=11019

 

19.)  Copy Editor, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

https://lynnedu.applicantpro.com/jobs/135672-37892.html

 

20.)  Writing Tutor, Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

https://lynnedu.applicantpro.com/jobs/129651.html

 

21.)  Associate, Communications, Ascende, Houston, TX

https://www.appone.com/maininforeq.asp?Ad=240167&R_ID=843464

 

22.)  Global Head of Communications, Asurion, Nashville, TN

https://newasurion.taleo.net/careersection/asurion_external+professional/jobdetail.ftl?job=268001

 

23.)  Sr. External Communications Specialist, Banfield Pet Hospital, Portland, OR

https://banfield.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobdetail.ftl?job=CEN000B2

 

***  From Gina Ash:

 

Greetings,

 

Fairfax County has a job announcement that we would like to submit for your site. I’ve provided the information below. Can you please run this? Please let  me know if you have any questions or need additional information, and thanks!

 

Gina Ash

Communications Specialist

Dept of Human Resources

Fairfax, VA

 

24.)  INFORMATION OFFICER III, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fairfax, VA

 

Serves as senior public information professional for large transportation agency that includes a large fixed-route transit system. Develops and implements comprehensive communication programs in a deadline-driven environment. Participates in the planning, direction and administration of internal and external communications, event planning and program marketing. Serves as agency liaison with news media, and frequently acts as spokesperson for the agency. Provides time-sensitive information to director and county officials. Communicates with the public through various media formats. Develops and manages content for agency websites, and serves as lead publisher for agency social media accounts and other future platforms. Serves as lead communicator for Fairfax Connector passenger information, which includes Web and social media updates for service interruptions and schedule changes, and Web page design and content. Develops communications strategies for countywide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) issues and initiatives, which include Fairfax Connector bus service, ridesharing, employer outreach and other programs designed to reduce single-occupant travel. Ensures that county communications standards are followed throughout the agency, and serves as communications advisor to staff. Plans and executes special events and ceremonies. Coordinates projects and events with partner organizations such as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) and others. Familiar with best practices and trends in the communications industry; serves on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and Office of Public Affairs (OPA) emergency teams; responds as essential personnel in emergencies. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Supervises the work of Communications Specialists. Duties are performed under direction of the Transportation Services/Marketing Section Chief.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in journalism, government, public administration, or a related field; plus six years of progressively responsible experience in public information, broadcasting, or publications editing.

 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:  Driver’s license.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Direct experience in providing internal and external communications for local, state or federal government. Demonstrated success in website development and use of social media for business. Detailed knowledge of Web content management systems and HTML. Experience marketing transportation programs or services. Familiarity with multi-modal transportation, especially transit planning and operations. Knowledge of fundamentals of graphic design software, photo editing tools, and general publication standards. Experience supervising the work of others in publication and multimedia development. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write for multimedia.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 25 pounds in weight.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  Panel interview.

 

$64,254 to $107,090 Job # 14-01243

 

TO APPLY: Apply online at agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty by 5:00 p.m. on September 19, 2014. Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans’ status or disabled veterans’ status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance; TTY 703-222-7314. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

 

25.)  Sr Communication Specialist – Marketing / Branding, Florida Power & Light Company, Juno Beach, FL

https://nee.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=269980

 

26.)  Sr Communication Specialist, Duane Arnold Energy Center, NextEra Energy Resources, Palo, Iowa

https://nee.taleo.net/careersection/jobspecific_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&portal=101430233&job=1403453

 

27.)  Communications Manager, Primatics Financial, McLean, VA

https://www.appone.com/maininforeq.asp?Ad=368661&R_ID=921496

 

28.)  Director of Communications, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, Alabama

http://jobs.prsa.org/jobseeker/job/19931155

 

29.)  Associate, Marketing Communications, Gordon Brothers Group, LLC., Boston, MA

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Gordon-Brothers-Group,-LLC./jobs/Associate-54fa0d8ee774e6ff

 

30.)  GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, BERLITZ CORPORATION, Princeton, NJ

 

Berlitz is the premier provider of language training and cultural services with over 500 locations in 70 countries.  Over the last few years, the company has acquired others businesses and has expanded its scope of services. These additional products and services include language proficiency test creation, delivery and administration; communications and global leadership development training; media-based (technology enabled) learning; and a number of programs and services to enhance cross-cultural effectiveness. Merging over 135 years of innovation in language services with technological advancements, Berlitz has the resources through its extensive network to accommodate the needs of businesses and organizations ranging from one-on-one training to enterprise-wide programs. In addition, Berlitz helps the world communicate through a wide variety of consumer program offerings for adults, children and teens.

 

ELS is the largest network of campus-based English language instruction centers in the world, with more than 60 study locations in the USA, Canada, and Australia as well as additional centers around the globe. Over the past 50 years, ELS has helped more than one million international students from over 170 countries learn English quickly and effectively. Additionally, each year ELS places thousands of international students in US college and university degree programs.

 

Benesse Corporation is a Japanese public company and the parent company of Berlitz Corporation.  Benesse is guided by its corporate philosophy of “Benesse = Well-Being”.  The Benesse group of companies support the learning and growth of people, from infants to seniors, and aims to become a unique global company of excellence, building lasting relationships with its customers and their families as a faithful lifelong partner.  Berlitz Corporation is the parent company of Berlitz Languages, Inc., which operates Berlitz Language Schools and is, in turn, the parent company of ELS Educational Services, Inc., which operates ELS Language Centers.

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

 

This position, reporting to the CEO, will partner with the leaders of BLS Marketing and ELS Marketing to develop and execute internal and external communications strategies to heighten visibility of Berlitz and ELS brands and related products and services.  Responsibilities include oversight for global corporate communications and public relations, employee communications and executive communications within Berlitz and also between the Benesse Group Companies.

 

The Global Communications Director will have responsibility for managing intranet communication sites where employees can work collaboratively and where information can be posted and distributed to align the understanding and support the commitment of employees with the Benesse Group Companies.

 

This is a key leadership role that requires strong cross functional collaboration within the Marketing teams and Berlitz and ELS leadership team across the organization.

 

The Global Communications Director is accountable to a wide range of stakeholders and partners with marketing and communication professionals across the company on external communication related to branding, positioning and assisting with aligning external and internal communication.

 

This role builds and sustains effective communication delivery channels, especially internal intranet, to cascade and enhance internal communications.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Essential Job Functions

 

  • Translate the strategic and tactical business plans into strategic and operational communication approaches and tools internally and externally that enable the business’s ability to achieve its operating and business plan.
  • Execute programs to deliver on the communications strategy and objectives throughout the organization.
  • Manage a virtual team responsible for development and delivery of overall internal communications across business units and regions to coordinate global messaging and support local needs.
  • Strategically manage content development and programming across communication delivery channels including intranet, town hall meetings, newsletters, webcast and email distribution and external venues.
  • Serve as counsel to key internal partners on internal communications, including strategic planning, message development and implementation as well as executive communications.
  • Establish and implement effective channel strategy to ensure the right messaging reaches the right groups of employees in the most effective way possible, ultimately increasing the effectiveness of communications shared with employees.
  • Develop, track and report on related communication KPI’s and develop actions plans to enhance internal communication channels.
  • Accountable for continuous quality and process improvement for internal communications and in influencing overall communications across the company through ongoing assessment and measurement.
  • Develop communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business strategy.
  • Manage media relations and maximize media opportunities for CEO and other company leaders.

 

Performance Objectives

 

  • Accountable for planning, developing, organizing and implementing and evaluating Berlitz Corporation and ELS breadth and depth of external and internal communication to meet the business plans for Berlitz Corporation and related entities.
  • Enhance brand positioning and external communication including executive communication.
  • Analyze internal and external indicators and implement appropriate action plans to enhance Berlitz internal communication and employee engagement.

 

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

 

Reports To:  Chief Executive Officer

Supervises: N/A

BENEFITS

 

At Berlitz, we believe in providing with the most competitive benefits available, so we offer the following benefits for our regular full-time employees:

 

  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Credit Union (McGraw-Hill)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Discounted Berlitz Language Lesson
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits TransitChek
  • Medical and Prescription Drugs/ Dental / Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, Personal, and Sick Leave
  • 401K – Employer matches 50% of employee’s first 10% of deferred contribution, upon meeting eligibility requirements.
  • Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations, MBA or Master’s degree preferred, plus a minimum of 10 years corporate communications experience (public relations, social media and relations, stakeholder engagement.)

 

Experience:

 

  • Minimum of 10 years of global communications experience with multiple stakeholder groups in planning and executing communications strategies with multiple products and services with global channels of delivery.
  • Strong understanding of service industry required with experience in education environment highly desired.
  • Demonstrated success in designing, developing and delivering communication strategies and plans externally and internally for a large, complex global organization.
  • Successfully led internal and external communication efforts spanning branding, positioning as well as internal communication.
  • Strategic, innovative thinker with the ability to see emerging trends and the big picture, with equal ability in driving projects from development to completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage changing requirements and short timelines.
  • Demonstrated success in leading a high-performance virtual and matrix team with proven results.
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Project management experience which includes process improvement, communication of best practices, measuring and monitoring results.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interface effectively with senior management and other business partners internally and media and related external partners.
  • Self motivated, excellent organizational skills, proven ability to perform multiple tasks, and ability to collaborate with internal and external constituencies.
  • Professional maturity, discretion, proven ability to handle confidential information, and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive issues.
  • Internet management skills, and experience with video media, are preferred.
  • Must have or develop solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
  • Bi-lingual. Proficiency in spoken and written English.  Competency in a second language.
  • Flexible in working hours.

 

Travel Requirements:

 

Willingness to travel and work in local countries; international travel required.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.

 

Berlitz is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://re12.ultipro.com/BER1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*027C8A7421311276

 

31.)  Communications Specialist, ZF North America, Inc., Northville, Michigan

http://jobs.prsa.org/jobseeker/job/19734264

 

32.)  Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/380216500

 

33.)  Public Relations Coordinator, Swanson Russell, Lincoln, NE

https://swansonrussell-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=31&company_id=16997

 

34.)  Marketing and Public Relations Manager, The MSR Group, Omaha, NE

http://careerlink.com/job/view/1000/001906

 

35.)  Intern – Corporate Communications, Union Pacific Corporate Communications, Omaha, NE

https://up.jobs/job/opening/Intern%20-%20Corporate%20Communications%20(Year%20round)/Omaha/NE/074780?jsl=9851237

 

36.)  Manager Media/Public Relations, Novant, Winston-Salem, NC

http://psoftext.novanthealth.org:9000/psc/psprd/HC_REGISTRY/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=144432

 

37.)  Public Relations Coordinator, Doyon Universal Services, Anchorage, AK

https://rn12.ultipro.com/DOY1000/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*45AFC56A17DC8525

 

38.)  COMMUNICATIONS SPEC III, North Dakota State Government, Bismarck, ND

https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/sthp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000&JobOpeningId=3001571

 

39.)  Director of Communications, The Center for Victims of Torture, Saint Paul, MN

http://cvt.simplicant.com/jobs/17380-director-of-communications/detail

 

40.)  Intern, Public Relations, SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL

http://careers.seaworldparks.com/Scripts/Home/JobDetail.aspx?title=admfiglb&requisition=ac&locationID=1000

 

41.)  Social Media Relations Associate (Temporary), Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA

http://www.vulcan.com/About/Job-Listings?jvi=oecwZfwF,Job

 

42.)  Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing / Communications, Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA

http://www.vulcan.com/About/Job-Listings?jvi=oQy2Yfw8,Job

 

43.)  Writer/Editor, Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA

http://www.vulcan.com/About/Job-Listings?jvi=oEO3Yfwd,Job

 

44.)  Public Communication Specialist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/41877

 

45.)  Public Relations Assistant, JW Connect, Fargo, ND

http://jwconnect.theresumator.com/apply/job_20140903191048_NM640K7VSDPFAKBZ

 

46.)  Formula Public Relations Internship (San Diego/Old Town), Formula PR, San Diego, CA

https://corporatecareers-southwest.icims.com/jobs/7288/marketing—brand-communications-intern—spring-2015/job

 

47.)  Communications – Community Outreach and Engagement Intern – Spring 2015, Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX

https://corporatecareers-southwest.icims.com/jobs/7254/communications—community-outreach-and-engagement-intern—spring-2015/job

 

48.)  Marketing – Brand Communications Intern – Spring 2015, Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX

https://corporatecareers-southwest.icims.com/jobs/7288/marketing—brand-communications-intern—spring-2015/job

 

49.)  Account Executive, Formula PR, Los Angeles, CA

http://www.formulapr.com/connect/careers/account-executive-los-angeles

 

50.)  Vice President, Formula PR, New York, NY

http://www.formulapr.com/connect/careers/vice-president-new-york

 

51.)  Public Communication Specialist, DELTA, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/41602

 

52.)  (Chief Communications Officer) Director – Marketing & Communications, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/41329

 

53.)  Director of Marketing and Communications, Asheville Savings Bank, Asheville, NC

http://ashevillesavings.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-619523.html

 

54.)  Marketing and Communications Manager, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Arlington, VA

https://rew31.ultipro.com/ARM1003/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*29AF5852E94DFE3C

 

55.)  Community Engagement Communications Intern, Monterey Institute of International Studies, Middlebury, VT

https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/9571

 

56.)  Communications & Digital Media Specialist – Alaska, ConocoPhillips, Anchorage, AK

https://cop.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?job=493686

 

57.)  Communication Officer, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

https://jobs.pepperdine.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1410054705040

 

58.)  Public Affairs Specialist, URS Corporation, Carlsbad, NM

https://www.urs.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=95638

 

59.)  HIP – ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS, MGM Resorts International Operations, Las Vegas, NV

https://www.hrapply.com/mgmresorts/AppJobView.jsp?link=159463

 

60.)  Public Relations Specialist, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

https://www.occcjobs.com/postings/9697

 

61.)  Assistant Account Executive, Weber Shandwick, Minneapolis, MN

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH15/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CMGRP&cws=37&rid=3184

 

62.)  Community Affairs Manager(40hrs), BAMSI, Inc., Brockton, MA

http://autohire.careershop.com/bamsi/JobSearch/JobCenterViewCndt.asp?JobAd_Id=956676

 

63.)  Public Affairs Specialist 3, Youth Authority, Salem, OR

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=956199

 

64.)  Director, Global Communications – Magic Job, Hasbro, Renton, WA

http://jobs.hasbro.com/job/Renton-Director%2C-Global-Communications-Magic-Job-WA-98055/215992600/

 

65.)  Public Relations Coordinator, Brook Farm Veterinary Center, Patterson, NY

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Brook-Farm-Veterinary-Center/jobs/Public-Relation-Coordinator-353248a8f473dede

 

66.)  Technical Writer & Editor (Entry or Senior), Communications & Marketing, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

https://ws11snlntz.sandia.gov/psp/applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=647142&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

67.)  Director of Communications and Congressional Relations, Architect of the Capitol, Washington DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379319300

 

68.)  Public Affairs Specialist, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379715900

 

69.)  Communications Leader, Saudi Aramco, relocation to Saudi Arabia

https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=719130&PartnerId=25270&SiteId=5398&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1

 

70.)  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, The Florida Lottery, TALLAHASSEE, FL

http://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-744343

 

71.)  Public Information Representative III (Education), Santa Clara Valley Water District, SAN JOSE, CA

http://www.conservationjobboard.com/Job-Listing-Public-Information-Representative-III-(Education)-SAN-JOSE-California/39363392#sthash.ETvYAq32.dpuf

 

72.)  NOLS Curriculum Publications Manager, National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY

http://www.nols.edu/alumni/employment/jobdescriptions/curriculum-publications-manager.shtml

 

73.)  Web Graphic Designer, Backcountry, Park City, UT

http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=q7l9Vfwg&page=Job%20Description&j=ouvpZfw7

 

74.)  Marketing Communications Coordinator, RWL Water, Golden Valley, MN

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/RWL-Water/jobs/Marketing-Communication-Coordinator-fdeba52ca828d299

 

75.)  Communications Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Montpelier, Vermont

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=42395&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

76.)  Marketing Communications Specialist, Hassett Willis & Company, Washington, DC

http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?k=Job&c=qdY9VfwZ&j=oZZvZfwc

 

77.)  Manager of Media and Content, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

https://employment.plu.edu/postings/3179

 

78.)  Director Corporate Relations & Media, Union Pacific, Roseville, CA

https://up.jobs/fulljobdescription.html?reqnbr=074781

 

***  Weekly alternative job selections:

 

79.)  ZOO ANIMAL KEEPER I (BC-07), City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/honolulu/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=955987

 

***  Weekly Piracy Report:

 

160-14   28.08.2014: 2040 LT: Posn: 03:24N – 104:04E, Around 30nm North of Pulau Tioman, Malaysia.

Six armed pirates hijacked a product tanker underway. They took hostage all crew and locked them in the engine room. The pirates sailed the vessel to an unknown location where they transferred the cargo into another tanker. Before leaving the vessel the pirates destroyed all navigation and communication equipment and released the crew. The crew managed to repair the vessel and sailed to a safe port.

 

159-14   27.08.2014: 2115 UTC: Posn: 04:43.02N – 003:30.02W, Around 45NM SE of Abidjan Coast, Ivory Coast.

Twelve armed pirates with guns boarded a drifting product tanker. They took hostage all crew members, stole ships cash, crew cash and personal effects and escaped. No injuries to crew. Before leaving the vessel, the pirates destroyed the vessels navigation equipment and stolen ships properties. Crew and vessel safe.

 

158-14   26.08.2014: 1720 UTC: Posn: 04:14.45N – 005:13.32E, Around 33nm SW of Bayelsa Coast, Nigeria.

A speed boat with six armed pirates approached a product tanker underway. On board Nigerian naval armed security opened fire towards the pirates, who returned fire. Two pirates managed to board the vessel but remained on deck and did not enter the accommodation. The Master sent a distress signal, raised SSAS alert, informed vessels in the vicinity via VHF and contacted a nearby Nigerian naval vessel, which responded. The next morning Naval personnel boarded the vessel to investigate and search the vessel for the pirates who had boarded. The exchange of fire resulted in damage to the lifeboats, accommodation superstructure and navigation equipment. All crew safe.

 

157-14   27.08.2014: 0430 LT: Posn: 01:28N – 104:44E, Around 18nm NE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia.

Four persons armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the stern using a grapnel hook and rope. Alert duty crew raised the alarm resulting in the suspected robbers escaping without stealing anything. All crew safe.

 

156-14   25.08.2014: 0230 LT: Posn: 06:01S – 106:53E, Tanjung Priok Tanker Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Three persons in a wooden boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Alert duty crew on routine rounds noticed the boat and informed the D/O who raised the alarm and crew mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the boat moved away.

 

***  Ball cap of the week:   ArrowCorps5 – A higher adventure

 

***  Coffee Mug of the week:     Order of the Area Area 1-G 1970 Conference – Hidden valley Scout Reservation – Gilmanton Iron Works, NH

 

***  Polo-shirt of the week:  NOAC 2014 – United we leave a legacy

 

***  Musical guest artist of the week:   The Radiacs

 

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